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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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