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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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