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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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