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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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