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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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