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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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