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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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