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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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