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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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