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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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