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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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