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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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