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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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