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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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