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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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