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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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