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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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