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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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