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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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