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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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