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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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