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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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