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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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