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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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