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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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