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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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