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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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