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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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