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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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