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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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