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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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