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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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