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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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