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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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