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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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