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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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