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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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