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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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