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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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