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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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