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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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