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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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