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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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