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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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