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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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