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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always 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 topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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