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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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