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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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