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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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