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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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