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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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