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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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