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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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