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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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