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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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