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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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