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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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