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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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