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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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