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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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