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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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