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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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