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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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