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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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