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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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