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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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