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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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