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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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