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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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