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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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