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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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