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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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