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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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