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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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