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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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