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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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