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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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