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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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