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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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