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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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