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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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