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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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