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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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