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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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