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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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