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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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