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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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