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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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