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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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