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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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