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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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