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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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