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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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