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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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