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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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