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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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