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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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