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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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