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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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