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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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