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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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