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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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