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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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