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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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