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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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