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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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