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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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