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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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