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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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