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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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