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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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