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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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