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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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