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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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