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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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