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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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