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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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