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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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