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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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