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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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