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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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