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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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