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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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