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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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