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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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