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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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