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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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