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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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