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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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