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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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