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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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