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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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