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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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