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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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