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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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