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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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