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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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