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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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