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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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