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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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