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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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