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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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