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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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