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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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