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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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