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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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