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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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