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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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