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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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