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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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