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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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