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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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