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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

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