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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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