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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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