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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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