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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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