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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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