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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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