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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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