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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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