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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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