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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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