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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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