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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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