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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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