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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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