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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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