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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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