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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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