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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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