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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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