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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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