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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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