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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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