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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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