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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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