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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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