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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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