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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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