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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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