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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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