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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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