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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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