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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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