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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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