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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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