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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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