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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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