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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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