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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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