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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses 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 a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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