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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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