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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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