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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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