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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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