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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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