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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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