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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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