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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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