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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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