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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

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