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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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