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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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