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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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