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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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