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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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