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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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