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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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