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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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