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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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