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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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