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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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