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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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