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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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