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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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