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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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