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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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