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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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