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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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