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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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