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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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