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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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