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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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