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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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