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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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