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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. 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. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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