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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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