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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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