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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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