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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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