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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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