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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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