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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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