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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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