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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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