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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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