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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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