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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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