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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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