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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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