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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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