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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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