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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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