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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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