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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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