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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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