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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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