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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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