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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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