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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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