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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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