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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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