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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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