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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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