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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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