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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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