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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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