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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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