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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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