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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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