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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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