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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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