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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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