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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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