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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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