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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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