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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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