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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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