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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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