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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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