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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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