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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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