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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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