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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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