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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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