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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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