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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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