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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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