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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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