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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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