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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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