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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning enable humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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