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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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