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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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