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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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