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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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