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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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