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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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