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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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