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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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