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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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