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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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