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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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