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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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