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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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