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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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