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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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