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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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