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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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