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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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