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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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