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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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