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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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