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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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