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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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