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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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