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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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