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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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