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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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