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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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