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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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