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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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