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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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