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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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