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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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