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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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