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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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