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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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