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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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