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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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