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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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