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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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