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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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