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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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