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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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