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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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