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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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