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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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