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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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