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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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