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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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