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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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