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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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