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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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