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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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