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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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