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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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