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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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