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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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