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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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