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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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