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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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