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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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