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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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