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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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