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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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