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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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