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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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