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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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