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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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