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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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