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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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