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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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