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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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