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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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