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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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