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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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