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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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