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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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