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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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