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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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