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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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