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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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