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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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