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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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