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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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