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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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