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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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