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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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