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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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