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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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