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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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