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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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