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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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