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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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