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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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