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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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