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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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