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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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