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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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