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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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