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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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