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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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