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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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