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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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