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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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