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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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