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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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