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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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