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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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