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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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