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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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