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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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