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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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