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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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