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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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