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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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