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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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