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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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