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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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