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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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