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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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