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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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