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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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