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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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