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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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