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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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