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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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