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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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