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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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