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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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