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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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