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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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