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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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