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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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