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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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