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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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