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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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