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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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