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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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