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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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