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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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