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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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