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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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