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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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