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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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