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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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