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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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