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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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