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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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