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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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