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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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