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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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