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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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