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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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