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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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