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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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