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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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