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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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