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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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