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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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