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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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