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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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