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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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