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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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