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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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