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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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