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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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