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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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