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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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