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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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