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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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