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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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