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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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