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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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