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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)