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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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