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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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