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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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