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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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