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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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