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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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