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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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