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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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