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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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