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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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