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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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