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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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