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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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