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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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