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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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