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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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