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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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