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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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