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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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