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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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