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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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