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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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