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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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