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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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