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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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