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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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