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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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