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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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