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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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