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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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