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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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