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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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