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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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