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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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