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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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