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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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