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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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