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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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