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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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