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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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