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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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