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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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