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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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