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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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