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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

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