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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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