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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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