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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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