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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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