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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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