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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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