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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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