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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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