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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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