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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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